New Castle County property record for 538 Deer Run, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,308 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $305,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Aug 2018 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-027.40-022 |
| Primary APN | 11-027.40-022 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,308 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,258 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 538 DEER RUN |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSEWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 250 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-027.40-022
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 DEER RUN, BEAR, DE 19701-2715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 09, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARTISANS BANK |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 11, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201955790 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 538 DEER RUN, BEAR, DE 19701-2715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016793 |
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| Date | Feb 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220209-0016793 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 538 DEER RUN, BEAR, DE 19701-2715 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000043968 |
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| Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180829-0043968 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Aug 09, 2028 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 538 DEER RUN, BEAR, DE 19701-2715 |
| Document Number | 0000055790 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190722-0055790 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 DEER RUN, BEAR, DE 19701-2715 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000055794 |
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| Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190722-0055794 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,741.00 (+7.01%) | $443,900 (+443.33%) Land $78,500 Building $365,400 | |
| 2024 | $362,970 | ||
| 2023 | $3,496.00 | $81,700 Land $12,500 Building $69,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148103, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force 1 of 1 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 1% of the US · above 4% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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